What is the specification of UIC54 railroad?
The UIC54 (or 54E1) railroad is a, standardized heavy-duty rail profile.The 54E1 (UIC54) rail model manufactured according to the European standard EN 13674-1. It is used for railroad construction. This is a type T section rail (flat botom rails) with a 54,77kg mass per meter. For a standard track is used the 54E1/UIC54 rail for medium and heavy load traffic.
UIC54 Rail Specification & Dimensions:
54E1 (UIC54) rail is manufactured according to European standard EN 13674-1. It is used for railway construction. This is a T-section rail (flat-bottomed rail) with a mass of 54,77kg per meter.
- Material: R260, R320,R350HT,etc.
- Type: Heavy Rail
- Model: UIC54 UIC54E1
- Bolt hole diameter: 30mm
- Inspection standard: EN13674
- Standard: EN 13674 – 4
| UIC860 standard rail | |||||||
| Type | Diameter (mm) | Unit weight (kg/m) | Material | Length (m) | |||
| H.W (mm) | H (mm) | B.W (mm) | W.T (mm) | ||||
| 49 E1 (S49) | 70 | 149 | 125 | 14 | 49.39 | 900A/1100 | 12-25 |
| UIC54 | 70 | 159 | 140 | 16 | 54.43 | 900A/1100 | 12-25 |
| UIC60 | 74.3 | 172 | 150 | 16.5 | 60.21 | 900A/1100 | 12-25 |
Chemical Composition and Mechanical Properties of UIC54 rail profile:
The performance of UIC54 rail depends on its metallurgy. The carbon content typically ranges from 0.62% to 0.80%. Manganese levels stay between 0.70% and 1.20% to enhance toughness. These elements ensure the rail reaches a minimum tensile strength of 880 MPa for R260 grade. For R350HT, the strength exceeds 1175 MPa. These properties prevent internal fatigue and extend the service life of the track.
| Standard | Steel Grades | Mechanical Properties | ||
| Rm MPa | min A5 % | HB | ||
| EN 13674 - 1 (2006) | ||||
| R200 | min 680 |
14 | 200 - 240 | |
| R260 | min 880 |
10 | 260 - 300 | |
| R260 MN | min 880 |
10 | 260 - 300 | |
| R350 HT | min 1175 |
9 | 350 - 390 | |
Applications of Rail 54E1:
54e1 rail profile is highly versatile. It is the standard choice for national railway networks across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Its design supports both passenger trains and freight transport. Due to its balance of weight and strength, it is also frequently used in urban light rail systems and underground subways. It provides a smooth ride while maintaining high safety margins for high-frequency traffic.
GNEE RAIL provides reliable UIC54 (54E1) steel rails for demanding railway applications. Production follows EN 13674-1 to ensure consistent quality. The rails offer strong load capacity and stable performance under 22–25 tonne axle loads. With proven use in mixed traffic lines, they are a practical choice for many projects.
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